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GSE v0.5 is a newly released Game Boy Speedrun Emulator developed in C#. It targets speedrunners, succeeding the Gambatte-Speedrun emulator, and introduces Game Boy Advance emulation using the mGBA core. Key features include accurate emulation for all Game Boy systems, custom input settings, and a status bar for tracking run data. The update transitions from SDL2 to SDL3, improving controller support and introducing a Low Latency Mode. Bug fixes enhance …

DuckStation v0.1-10530 is a PlayStation emulator focusing on playability, speed, and maintainability. It aims for high accuracy while being efficient for low-end devices. The release includes features like CPU recompiler (JIT), hardware/software rendering with upscaling and texture filtering, and compatibility with various file formats (e.g., bin/cue, CHD). Additional features include save state support, multitap controller support, and automatic updates. The changelog highlights improvements in achievements, audio management, and performance tweaks. …

StarPSX v0.3.5, a free and open-source PlayStation 1 emulator developed in Rust, has been released. It is still a work in progress and not yet suitable for gameplay. The latest update includes a fix for frame draw call timing. For more information and to download, visit the provided source link. The release of StarPSX v0.3.5 has arrived. StarPSX is a free and open-source emulator for PlayStation 1, developed in Rust. …

Xenia Edge Git (2026/01/10) has been released as an experimental fork of the Xenia emulator, primarily derived from Xenia Canary. This version focuses on rapid iteration and enhancements to the Vulkan backend, particularly for Linux, while still fully supporting Windows. Users will benefit from the improvements made in this release, especially regarding Vulkan performance. Download is available for Xenia Edge Git (2026/01/10). Xenia Edge Git (2026/01/10) has been released. Xenia …

Vita3K Git (2026/01/10) is an experimental PlayStation Vita emulator compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS. Currently, it only supports a limited number of homebrew programs in .vpk format, with no commercial games available. Recent updates include a new option in the context menu to reset game “Last Time Played,” fixes for unset environment variables and CI workflow optimization, improvements in the Android interface such as hiding system bars, and a …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/01/10) is an early PlayStation 4 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed in C++. Key updates in the changelog include Dirents backport, emulator state enhancements, and the ability to read the compiled SDK version from eboot. The emulator can be downloaded from various sources such as ranoz, send, mirrored, vikingfile, usersdrive, gofile, koramaup, and 1cloudfile. For more information, a source link is provided. Sure! Here’s the rewritten content …

RPCS3 Git (2026/01/10) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed since 2011. It supports DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, enabling it to run many commercial games and PS3 SDK samples. Recent updates include various fixes and improvements in ISO handling, game loading, and UI support. Notable changes are the cleanup of code, enhancements to save states, and optimizations for loading game icons. The emulator continues to …

ShadPS4-QtLauncher (2026/01/10) has been released as the official launcher for ShadPS4, an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux developed in C++. The update includes several changes: the compatibility context menu is now always accessible, thread logging was improved in the log analyzer, Crowdin translations were updated, and issues in the macOS build guide were fixed. Download options are available through various cloud file services. ShadPS4-QtLauncher (2026/01/10) has been released. …

Project64 Git (2026/01/10) is a proprietary Nintendo 64 emulator for Windows, now open source. It allows users to play Nintendo 64 games using ROM images from cartridges or homebrew creations. Developed by Jabo and zilmar, Project64 utilizes a plug-in system for third-party contributions. The recent changelog includes updates to the RSP with enhancements in register caching and operation handling, among other improvements. The project continues to evolve, with both desktop …

PPSSPP Git (2026/01/10) is a fast and portable PSP emulator compatible with Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++. Recent updates include the addition of an “Auto load savestate” display and a “Savestate slot count” setting. The back button functionality on the pause screen has been fixed, and the savestate listing has been reworked for efficiency. Users can download the latest version for x64 and Android. For more details, …

DuckStation Git (2026/01/10) is a PlayStation(TM) emulator focused on playability, speed, and maintainability. It aims for accuracy while performing well on low-end devices. Key features include a CPU recompiler/JIT for various architectures, hardware and software rendering options, upscaling, PGXP for geometry precision, save state support, and extensive compatibility with game formats. Additional functionalities include digital and analog controller support, automatic updates, memory card management, and RetroAchievements. Recent changes improved UI …

DeSmuME Git (2026/01/10) is an open-source emulator for Nintendo DS, available on Linux, Mac OS, and Windows. It offers features like save states, adjustable screen size, and image quality filters. The emulator supports microphone use on Windows and Linux, alongside direct video and audio recording, and includes a built-in movie recorder. Recent updates in the git changelog address improvements in debugging and stability. Download links for the emulator and its …

Dolphin Git 2512-120 is the latest version of the Dolphin Project, the first GameCube emulator capable of running commercial games. It also emulates Wii and Triforce, offering features not available on the original consoles, with partial Wii support and compatibility for most GameCube titles. Recent updates include disabling Liquid Glass on macOS when built with Xcode 26 and a fix for RetroAchievements developer search freezes. Downloads are available for both …

CEMU Graphic Packs v967 has been released, enhancing the Cemu Nintendo Wii U emulator, which allows users to play commercial games on PC. This update includes a significant changelog item: the addition of a “Reduce input lag” mod for the game TTT2. The packs are a community effort aimed at improving graphics and performance. Download the latest version of CEMU Graphic Packs v967 for enhanced gameplay experience. CEMU Graphic Packs …

Azahar Git (2026/01/10) is an open-source 3DS emulator project based on Citra. The latest changelog includes updates to the video core, specifically the addition of patches for 3D Classics shaders (#1593) and a switch to xxHash, which improves ShaderSetup behavior (#1592). Users can download the x64 version and access the source code from the provided link. Azahar Git (2026/01/10) has been compiled. This is an open-source 3DS emulator project built …

Ares Git (2026/01/10) is a multi-system emulator focusing on accuracy and preservation, developed since October 14, 2004, as a descendant of higan and bsnes. It currently emulates 27 hardware devices, including Famicom, Super Famicom, Nintendo 64 (in development), Game Boy systems, and various other consoles. Recent updates in the changelog address a crash issue with PS1 state saves and refactor the core for improved threading using libco. The emulator also …

Xenia Git (January 9, 2026) is an experimental Xbox 360 emulator that currently does not support game execution. The latest changelog notes a fix for a crash issue linked to an incorrect buffer size in the UserPlaylist enum. The emulator is still in development, highlighting its status as a work in progress. Users can download the latest version. Xenia Git (2026/01/09) has been compiled. Xenia serves as an experimental emulator …

PCSX2 v2.7.10 has been released, offering a free and open-source emulator for PlayStation 2 games on PC. It emulates PS2 hardware using MIPS CPU Interpreters, Recompilers, and a Virtual Machine to manage system memory. The latest update includes enhancements such as backported DATE stencil support from DX11/VK for GS/DX12, fixes for alternate row colors in the Ruby/Emerald/Sapphire theme, and refreshing the Cobalt Sky and AMOLED themes. Users can download the …

ShadPS4 Pre (2026/01/09) is an early emulator for the PlayStation 4, designed for Windows and Linux systems. Developed in C++, it aims to enable users to play PS4 games on their computers. The release marks a significant step for the emulator community, offering a glimpse into future advancements in console emulation. As a pre-release version, it may still contain bugs and limited compatibility, but it showcases ongoing efforts to enhance …

DuckStation Git (2026/01/09) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation, prioritizing playability and performance, especially on low-end devices. It aims for accuracy without excessive “hack” options, supporting most playable games with some enhancements potentially causing compatibility issues. Key features include CPU Recompiler/JIT, hardware and software rendering, upscaling, PGXP, save states, and support for multiple file formats. Additional functionalities include automatic updates, memory card management, and support for various controllers. Recent …

PPSSPP Git (2026/01/09) is a fast, portable PSP emulator available for Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++. Recent updates include a refactor of the internal savestate API, enhancements to the savestate UI with new selection options, and the addition of an I_REWIND image. The code for rewind functionality was extracted from SaveState.cpp for better manageability. Other improvements involve making the Win32 menu dynamic for adjustable save state slot …

Dolphin Git 2512-116 is the latest version of the Dolphin Project, marking it as the first GameCube emulator capable of running commercial games. It emulates GameCube, Wii, and Triforce systems, offering features absent in the original consoles. The update includes setting the C++ standard to C++23 for non-MSVC compilers and adjusting the CMake version. Additional enhancements involve improving Bluetooth name detection for differentiating Wii Remotes from Balance Boards. Dolphin supports …

Ares Git (2026/01/09) is a multi-system emulator developed since October 14, 2004, focusing on accuracy and preservation. It emulates 27 hardware devices, including Famicom, Super Famicom, Game Boy, and others. Recent changelog updates include the addition of a pseudo-fullscreen command line argument, formatting fixes, and options to avoid secondary media prompts in the GUI. Some adjustments were also made for the m32x pixel offset. Ares is a descendant of higan …

Azahar 2123.4.1, an open-source 3DS emulator based on Citra, has been released with various fixes. For desktop, it resolves a crash issue during application startup. On Android, it corrects file renaming problems that hindered Nimbus 2.x installation. A new build variant utilizing raw filesystem access is also introduced. MacOS users benefit from enhanced camera emulation, while Linux users see native Wayland support disabled in the default AppImage, with a new …

StarPSX v0.3.4 has been released. It is a free and open-source emulator for PlayStation 1, developed in Rust. As a work in progress, the project currently lacks the stability and features needed for playing games. StarPSX v0.3.4 has been released. StarPSX is a free and open-source PlayStation 1 emulator developed in Rust. This project is currently a work in progress and is not yet suitable for gaming.…More